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Fans pay tribute to pop icon Michael Jackson

Millions of fans reeling from shock and disbelief over the death of Michael Jackson have gathered across the globe to pay tribute to the "King of Pop". Al Jazeera's Dan Nolan reports on the man who will be remembered for his extraordinary musical talent as well as his eccentric behaviour.

Iran's 'citizen journalists'

The Iranian government has continued to tighten its grip on media coverage of events surrounding post-election unrest. Working around these restrictions, a new wave of citizen journalists has emerged. Al Jazeera's Cath Turner reports

Oil tanker blast leaves 2 dead and over 40 burnt

Victims of the Kapkokyek fire tragedy with serious burns airlifted to Nairobi for treatment. Two people died while 43 other injured following a tanker fire at Kapkokyek village near Kericho. Villagers were siphoning fuel from it. Eye witnesses say the fire may have been caused by an electrical fault as one of the looters was attempting to steal the vehicles battery when it caught fire.

China's toxic 'green light bulbs'

Energy-efficient lightbulbs may be better for the environment, but not necessarily good for the people who make them. China is one of the main producers of the bulbs, but some workers are exposed to mercury, which could lead to severe health problems. Al Jazeera's Tony Cheng reports from Foshan in southern China.

Puppy Gets Flushed Down The Toilet

A puppy has been rescued from a drain after his four year old owner flushed him down the toilet. The week-old dog was trapped for four hours before being helped to safety by professional drain clearers. Sky's Alistair Bunkall has the story.

Gordon Brown's political future

Gordon Brown, the UK's prime minister, has reshuffled his government and refused to resign despite the current MP's expenses scandal. But how long can one man hang on when his ministers are resigning, his government is crumbling, and public opinion is increasingly turning against him?

Bodies recovered from AF 447 flight

Bodies recovered from AF 447 flight, says Brazil air force After six days of intensive searching, Brazil's air force has recovered two male bodies and several objets from the doomed AF 447 flight that disappeared over the Atlantic Ocean with 228 people on board.

The Disappearance of Air France Flight 447 ‎

The Disappearance of Air France Flight 447 ‎( "Air France Flight 447: A detailed meteorological analysis of what might have happened to the Airbus A330-400 aircraft Special thanks to Mr. Tim Vasquez, United States Air Force (retired) Revised June 4, 2009 Condolences to those families who lost loved ones and friends in this disaster"

Anticipation grows in Egypt ahead of Obama speech

U.S. President Obama arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. His next stop, in Egypt, will feature a highly-anticipated speech in Cairo. The impending speech has generated controversy over everything from choosing the authoritarian state as a location to what the president may say about Israel and the Palestinians. But as Worldfocus partner Link TVs Mosaic program reports, Egyptians are working hard to make their capital picture perfect, right down to the street level.

The struggle behind Tiananmen

Twenty years ago images of the violent crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in Beijing's Tiananmen Square were broadcast around the world. But behind the confrontation on the streets was a struggle within China's Communist Party itself. As Al Jazeera's Tony Cheng reports from Beijing, the struggle continues today.

Obama To Address World's Muslims

U.S. President Barack Obama is preparing to deliver his much-awaited speech to the world's Muslims. He will speak Thursday from Egypt following through on a promise made during his presidential campaign. VOA White House correspondent Paula Wolfson reports Mr. Obama is actively pursuing a dialogue with Muslims after decades of troubled ties.

US car giant to file for bankruptcy protection

General Motors is set to file for bankruptcy protection, a move that will allow the car giant to be carved into two companies: an old GM with so-called "bad assets" and a new GM containing profit-making plants and popular brands such as Chevrolet and Cadillac. As Al Jazeera's John Terrett and Owen Fay explain, the Chapter 11 protection will give the struggling car company one last chance to either shape up or go under.